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Number

Usage

• Number represents an exact integer or an approximate real number in Read.


Notes

• An integer is returned if no explicit decimal point is present.
• Approximate real numbers can be given in C or Fortran forms, such as 2.4E5 or -3.4e-4.
• See Section 2.12.8.
• See also: Real, DigitQ.
• New in Version 1.


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